“Your life is like a movie, Rachel.” I laughed and took a sip of coffee. “My life?” As my friend recounted the last few weeks of my life, I realized I really do have a lot to be grateful for. But meanwhile, I had been brewing over the fact that I had gained a few… Continue reading POV: Your Life is a Movie
Rome, Pompeii, Florence, Venice… The sights, the smells, the food. The hustle and bustle, the friends, the whirlwind of experiences. The beautiful mixing of languages and blending of cultures. The busy streets, the friendly perfume lady, the funny translator in the bakery. The memories are like a pleasant smell wafting from a kitchen. I wish… Continue reading Reflections from Italy
I'm back and it's time for a new series! Often, Christians use phrases that we and others don't fully understand. I think it's time to start changing that. I put up an Instagram story asking what phrases you think are most commonly misunderstood, and a couple of you mentioned "being saved." Today, I take a… Continue reading Ep. 9: What Does It Mean to “Be Saved”?
Hello, my beautiful, amazing people!! Today is a fun one for you guys... I was waiting for a cloudy day to take photos for this and it finally came. I've bought a lot of clothes lately between thrift stores and Forever21, so I thought I'd share some outfit inspo for you all. Before I Start… Continue reading Summer Outfit Inspo // F21 Haul
Are you happy where God has you? Or are you living life just looking ahead to the next big milestone or event? If so, I can relate 1000%, and you'll love this short and sweet podcast episode. Today, I sat down with Megan from Not So Perfect to discuss contentment, staying in the present, and… Continue reading Ep. 8: Contentment feat. Megan (+ giveaway winner!)
Hello my beautiful people!! I’m posting a couple days later than usual because I wanted to tell you all about the fun weekend I had! Today, we have a book giveaway and a little challenge for the comment section – can’t wait to get into it! But first, let me tell you about my girls-only… Continue reading Road Trip, GIVEAWAY, and Challenge // come along with me
This time of year hits many of us like a ton of bricks. The last, long stretch before summer fills us with anxiety and stress, and it seems like everyone is asking us to do something. But in these busy seasons, I've found simple, practical ways to reduce stress and thrive. Today, I sat down… Continue reading Ep. 7: Dealing with Stress and Burnout
Have you ever had a moment when you finally realized God is enough for you? So often I want God + (fill-in-the-blank), and everything in me screams that God is not enough for me. But this morning I had one of those "aha" moments. God felt so close, and I felt that yes, I could… Continue reading Yes, God is Enough for Me
Aaaand I'm back with part two! If you haven't read part one, you can read that here:) Part one is important since I'm very to-the-point in my writing below, and I don't want it to seem harsh to anyone reading. I shared my struggle with body image and eating in part one, so please check… Continue reading Eating, Fitness, and Body Image: How I Finally Found Freedom, pt. 2
Disclaimer: Of course, y’all know I’m not a trained dietitian or fitness instructor. I’m a teen like you. Take my advice like you would take a friend’s advice. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, please get help! I looked in the mirror and despised everything I saw. I had gained weight, and to… Continue reading Eating, Fitness, + Body Image: How I Finally Found Freedom
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